US EditionSome Fans Question US Readiness for 2026 World Cup After Club World Cup Experience
UNITED STATES, JUL 03 – Some fans question U.S. preparedness for the 2026 World Cup after recent team losses and organizational concerns, despite 16 host cities across North America, officials said.
- The United States, Canada, and Mexico will co-host the 2026 World Cup, with Miami as one host city and matches from June 11 to July 19.
- Concerns arise from last year's Copa America final in Miami, where security failures allowed ticketless, overheated fans to break barriers at Hard Rock Stadium.
- Observers like Victor Dumois and Carlos Olguin criticized U.S. event preparations, citing excessive security, poor fan access, insufficient local engagement, and extreme heat conditions.
- Ticket sales have dropped as fear of immigration enforcement and travel bans deter fans, while officials debate Fort Lauderdale's $350,000 funding request and overall return on investment.
- The Club World Cup serves as a test for U.S. hosting, but critics warn scheduling changes and better preparation are necessary if FIFA wants to grow soccer’s popularity in America.
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